News: Macalloy on show at new Mariinsky Theatre
Products manufactured by Rotherham construction experts, Macalloy, have helped to create a stunning architectural feature at a recently opened development at the world famous Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia.
An export success, Dinnington-based Macalloy are world leaders in design, manufacture and supply of threaded bar and cable systems to engineering and construction projects across the globe.
Mariinsky II, designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, is the new home of the acclaimed Mariinsky opera, ballet and orchestra. Alongside the historic building of the Mariinsky Theatre, built in 1860, and the Concert Hall which opened in 2006, the Mariinsky II will form part of the theatre and concert complex.
The new building, covering 79,114 sq m, is one of the largest theatre and concert venues in the world. The auditorium will seat up to 2,000 people at full capacity. The new theatre has seven storeys above ground and three below. There is the main stage; a rehearsal stage and backstage areas; rehearsal rooms; space for 1,000 members of staff; chamber premises in the foyer which can house educational projects for children and young people; a rooftop amphitheatre; and underground car parking.
At a cost of around £450m, the project has taken nearly ten years to complete. The facilities opened in May.
Macalloy's high strength 460 tension bars have been used to suspend the impressive staircase in the new building. The Macalloy tension bars, also commonly known as tie bars, provide high strength, lightweight, architectural solutions for major construction products. The dramatic 33 metre (108 ft) architectural glass staircase traverses the north side of the foyer, connecting every above-ground level of the building. The foyer is split into several individual spaces of various sizes.
Jack Diamond, principal with Diamond Schmitt Architects, said: "Mariinsky II embraces the themes and forms of St. Petersburg and contains a jewel of an auditorium that is based upon the successful configuration of past houses, and one in which the social aspects of attending opera or ballet performances have been enhanced for every member of the audience.
"Extensive public space with dramatic staircases connects multi-tiered lobbies that heighten the sense of occasion of attending the opera and ballet for spectators."
Macalloy website
Images: mariinsky.ru
An export success, Dinnington-based Macalloy are world leaders in design, manufacture and supply of threaded bar and cable systems to engineering and construction projects across the globe.
Mariinsky II, designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects, is the new home of the acclaimed Mariinsky opera, ballet and orchestra. Alongside the historic building of the Mariinsky Theatre, built in 1860, and the Concert Hall which opened in 2006, the Mariinsky II will form part of the theatre and concert complex.
The new building, covering 79,114 sq m, is one of the largest theatre and concert venues in the world. The auditorium will seat up to 2,000 people at full capacity. The new theatre has seven storeys above ground and three below. There is the main stage; a rehearsal stage and backstage areas; rehearsal rooms; space for 1,000 members of staff; chamber premises in the foyer which can house educational projects for children and young people; a rooftop amphitheatre; and underground car parking.
At a cost of around £450m, the project has taken nearly ten years to complete. The facilities opened in May.
Macalloy's high strength 460 tension bars have been used to suspend the impressive staircase in the new building. The Macalloy tension bars, also commonly known as tie bars, provide high strength, lightweight, architectural solutions for major construction products. The dramatic 33 metre (108 ft) architectural glass staircase traverses the north side of the foyer, connecting every above-ground level of the building. The foyer is split into several individual spaces of various sizes.
Jack Diamond, principal with Diamond Schmitt Architects, said: "Mariinsky II embraces the themes and forms of St. Petersburg and contains a jewel of an auditorium that is based upon the successful configuration of past houses, and one in which the social aspects of attending opera or ballet performances have been enhanced for every member of the audience.
"Extensive public space with dramatic staircases connects multi-tiered lobbies that heighten the sense of occasion of attending the opera and ballet for spectators."
Macalloy website
Images: mariinsky.ru
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